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miticide

noun mi·ti·cide \ˈmī-tə-ˌsīd\

Definition of MITICIDE

:  an agent used to kill mites
mi·ti·cid·al \ˌmī-tə-ˈsī-dəl\ adjective
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Origin of MITICIDE

1mite
First Known Use: 1946
Medical Dictionary

miticide

noun mi·ti·cide \ˈmīt-ə-ˌsīd\

Medical Definition of MITICIDE

:  an agent used to kill mites
mi·ti·cid·al \ˌmīt-ə-ˈsīd-əl\ adjective

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